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šŸŒ± Which York County programs just landed a share of $239,000 in grants?

Good day York! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which York County programs just landed a share of $239,000 in grants?
  • Thinking of buying or selling in York County? See Januaryā€™s price shifts
  • How York Countyā€™s unseen ā€œfirst, first respondersā€ handle 1,000 daily emergencies

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Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Variably cloudy and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Breezy with showers; cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. York nonprofits gain grants for diverse needs (cpbj.com) ā€” More than $239,000 in new grants are heading to York County nonprofits, backing everything from housing help and HIV services to youth fitness, arts programs, and animal rescue. The York County Community Foundation and its donor funds are supporting 21 organizations, including York JCC, York County SPCA, Cultural Alliance of York County, and local food and immigration initiatives that directly benefit residents.
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2. See how much home prices rose in York County recently (ydr.com) ā€” York County homebuyers and sellers are seeing prices edge up, with Januaryā€™s median sale hitting $291,000, nearly 12% higher than a year earlier. Single-family homes held steady while condos and townhomes dipped, and overall sales volume fell sharply, offering a mixed picture for anyone planning a move in or around York.
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3. York County Commissioners honor 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (fox43.com) ā€” York Countyā€™s 911 telecommunicators are being formally honored by county commissioners this week for handling roughly 1,000 emergency calls a day across 911 square miles. Veteran and newer dispatchers share how they manage the emotional roller coaster of the job, why they see themselves as ā€œfirst, first responders,ā€ and what it means to finally feel appreciated in York, Pa.
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4. York County man indicted on child exploitation charges after FBI investigation (local21news.com) ā€” A 25-year-old York County resident has been federally indicted on serious child exploitation charges following an FBI investigation, according to prosecutors. Authorities allege he coerced a minor into prostitution in late 2024 and received child pornography into this year. If convicted, he faces at least a decade in prison and potentially a lifetime sentence.
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5. Former Penn State York head men's basketball coach charged with theft (abc27.com) ā€” Penn State Yorkā€™s former head menā€™s basketball coach is facing misdemeanor theft charges after campus police say he failed to return more than $1,600 in unused team meal funds. Court documents outline months of missed deadlines to repay the university and return property. His preliminary hearing in York County court is set for May 19.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • JACKSON HEIGHT'S COMMUNITY YARD SALE
    Something for everyone. Friday May 15 and Saturday May 16. 2026 (Nextdoor Jackson Heights)
  • Hello.
    Iā€™m looking to buy local honey to combat allergies. I donā€™t know of any places around York that sells local honey. Can anyone help? Thank you! (Nextdoor Chapelwood Estates)
  • York College of Pennsylvania posted a job opening for YCDS Summer Camp Counselor - Preschool - Pre-K in York. Apply here.
  • The Salvation Army Eastern Territory posted a job opening for Day Camp Counselor - Senior in York. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near York here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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